Thursday, November 13, 2014

9:30 AM
- 12:30 PM

Chicago Campus

The Social Exclusion Simulation is a group experiential learning tool for increasing understanding of complex systems and how the structural barriers that comprise them work to block access to key rights, resources and opportunities for some members of society, rendering them “socially excluded.”

2.5 C.E.U.’s will be offered to psychologists, counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and interested non-psychologists. Please indicate this on your reservation request.

Participants include students, faculty and staff of the Adler School, members of the greater Chicagoland community, anyone interested in learning more about social exclusion. Participants adopt authentic Chicago-based case histories of formerly incarcerated women and are tasked with re-entering society – finding a place to live, a job, healthcare and other necessities – in the face of structural and systemic barriers.

Participant outcomes include:

An increased understanding of what structural and systemic barriers are and how they work to undermine opportunity and access.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM

Online

Please join us to learn more about the Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program at the Adler School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Michelle Dennis, Program Director, will discuss curriculum, program format, potential professions and how a Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Adler can help professionals develop the skills necessary to be a positive agent of change within an organization.

Chicago Campus, Community Hall

11:00 AM
- 2:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Alfred's Cafe

Come celebrate National Philanthropy Day. Learn about how much philanthropy has done for the Adler School. Students can enjoy some treats and say thank you to the donors that make all of this possible.

9:00 AM
- 5:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Library
17 N. Dearborn Chicago,
IL

Adler Psi Chi is sponsoring a family this holiday season. Donation information can be found in the Adler library during the library's hours of operation. Here is some information about one family in need: Tara is a 37 year old married mother of three children, ages 8-16 years old and the grandmother of a one year old little boy. Tara was recently release from prison earlier this year due to an unfortunate situation that caused her be incarcerated for a year. While incarcerated, Tara's children were cared for by family members and her husband. Tara has assumed that responsibility and also takes care of her disabled husband who because of his disability is unable to work. Please stop by the library to learn more. Donation opportunities are available until Dec. 5.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Wellness Room

Andrea DiRosa provides a mid-week energy boost. This fun and easy to follow cardio dance class combines high-energy and motivating Latin music with unique moves and combinations that make you forget you’re working out.

Zumba will be held in the Wellness Room on the 16th floor. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM

Online

The employment landscape for those trained in criminology is ever-widening. Dr. Rachel Johnston, Program Director for the Master of Arts in Criminology program will discuss what criminology is and explore different career paths.

10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM

Chicago Campus

Our Open Houses are a great opportunity to meet with our core faculty to ask them questions directly about the programs we offer. In addition, you will hear from integral campus services such as Admissions, Adler Institutes, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs.
Open House Agenda:

Monday, November 10, 2014

5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Wellness Room

Leilanii Mesa is a registered yoga teacher, who has studied the practice for 10 years. She enjoys sharing her spiritual, mental and physical transformation with participants. Leilanii uses a gentle yet invigorating approach to relax the mind and body, as well as strengthen the body.

Yoga will be held in the Wellness Room on the 16th floor. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Saturday, November 08, 2014

9:00 AM
- 5:00 PM

Chicago Campus

This is a two-day training workshop to become certified in Positive Discipline Training, which is based on Adlerian based concepts and strategies. The workshop is offered in collaboration with Positive Discipline Association and the Center for Adlerian Research and Practice.

For current Adler students the fee is $250. There are also special rates for groups. The early bird rates are vaild through Oct. 6. For more information and to register, click here.

This two-day workshop is designed for new and experienced parent educators to gain the information and skills to become Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educators. The workshop provides effective tools and resources for therapists who want to offer Positive Discipline parenting classes for their clients and/or use Adlerian based concepts and strategies in their sessions. It supports school personnel, nurses, counselors, youth workers and others who deal with parents, children and young people; and it provides insight and strategies for parents with children of all ages who want to learn to parent effectively for today’s world. Participants will learn to facilitate experiential activities in group and individual settings. They will learn research-based, effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to build respectful relationships and use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time, neither punitive nor permissive. They will gain a set of resource materials adaptable for use with all age and focus groups; therapeutic relationships; parenting and mentor programs. Participants leave with the certification, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.

Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen) provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups. This program stands alone or offers significant enhancement to any program; it emphasizes experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. Parents love the Parents Helping Parents Problem-Solving Steps because this process provides a fun and effective way for them to get specific help with real problems.

The workshop is facilitated by Dina Emser, MA, Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer. Please email Dina with any questions or special requests for group discounts. Please email Dr. Jay Colker for overall program questions.

Friday, November 07, 2014

2:00 PM

Chicago Campus

The Office of Admissions invites you to join us for an Information Session! At an Information Session, you will meet one of our Admissions Counselors and receive a tour of the campus. Following the tour, Admissions Counselors will review program information and answer questions for those who are interested. Tours will begin promptly at 2:00pm, so please allow plenty of time to arrive to campus.

9:00 AM
- 5:00 PM

Chicago Campus

This is a two-day training workshop to become certified in Positive Discipline Training, which is based on Adlerian based concepts and strategies. The workshop is offered in collaboration with Positive Discipline Association and the Center for Adlerian Research and Practice.

For current Adler students the fee is $250. There are also special rates for groups. The early bird rates are vaild through Oct. 6. For more information and to register, click here.

This two-day workshop is designed for new and experienced parent educators to gain the information and skills to become Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educators. The workshop provides effective tools and resources for therapists who want to offer Positive Discipline parenting classes for their clients and/or use Adlerian based concepts and strategies in their sessions. It supports school personnel, nurses, counselors, youth workers and others who deal with parents, children and young people; and it provides insight and strategies for parents with children of all ages who want to learn to parent effectively for today’s world. Participants will learn to facilitate experiential activities in group and individual settings. They will learn research-based, effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to build respectful relationships and use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time, neither punitive nor permissive. They will gain a set of resource materials adaptable for use with all age and focus groups; therapeutic relationships; parenting and mentor programs. Participants leave with the certification, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.

Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen) provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups. This program stands alone or offers significant enhancement to any program; it emphasizes experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. Parents love the Parents Helping Parents Problem-Solving Steps because this process provides a fun and effective way for them to get specific help with real problems.

The workshop is facilitated by Dina Emser, MA, Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer. Please email Dina with any questions or special requests for group discounts. Please email Dr. Jay Colker for overall program questions.

Thursday, November 06, 2014

4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM

Chicago Campus, Wellness Room

Mark Lecker teaches participants how to be safe in an urban environment. He focuses on protecting yourself using a combination of targeted punches and kicks through a variety of martial arts movements. His practice is defensive not offensive. Mark teaches maneuvers, which will keep you out of harm’s way by blocking an attacker.

Self-defense will be held in the Wellness Room on the 16th floor. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM

Online

Traumatic brain injury is one of the invisible wounds of war, and one of the signature injuries of troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. Dr. Troiani, Program Director for the Master of Arts in Psychology: Specialization in Military Psychology program, will discuss how traumatic brain injuries have affected our veterans and what is being done to help provide resources and support to treat this condition.

12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Community Hall

As counseling is becoming increasingly internationalized, guidelines for developing and implementing counseling delivery systems in low resource settings are needed. Dr. Brian Price will discuss the development of international counseling systems from the perspective of his recent work in the Kingdom of Bhutan. As a society-in-transition, Bhutan faces multiple challenges that impact the well-being of individuals. These include among others, a growing population and urban migration, a shift from communal to individualist values, growing consumerism, and a shift from extended to nuclear family structures. This presentation will address the goals, objectives and strategies of the development of clinical counseling services in the country to address these societal problems. Dr. Price will also answer questions on the development of a special topics course that will permit Adler’s counseling and public policy students to complete a four week service project in Bhutan during the Summer II term.This common hour presentation is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Wellness Room

Andrea DiRosa provides a mid-week energy boost. This fun and easy to follow cardio dance class combines high-energy and motivating Latin music with unique moves and combinations that make you forget you’re working out.

Zumba will be held in the Wellness Room on the 16th floor. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Monday, November 03, 2014

5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM

Chicago Campus, Wellness Room

Leilanii Mesa is a registered yoga teacher, who has studied the practice for 10 years. She enjoys sharing her spiritual, mental and physical transformation with participants. Leilanii uses a gentle yet invigorating approach to relax the mind and body, as well as strengthen the body.

Yoga will be held in the Wellness Room on the 16th floor. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.